Robert Nevin was born in Dervock, Co Antrim in 1817 and grew up under the ministry of William John Stavely. After studying at the Old College Belfast and the Theological Hall in Paisley, in 1842 he was ordained and installed to the congregation in Londonderry, which later moved to Clarendon Street. From 1868 to 1890 he was the editor of the Covenanter magazine. He died in February 1893.
Robert Nevin published 2 books, ‘Studies in Prophecy’ and ‘Misunderstood Scriptures’ printed after his death with accompanying memorial addresses.